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Pulsatilla Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

Pulsatilla label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Pulsatilla against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Pulsatilla is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menstrual and pms-related complaints, anxiety, moodiness, and weepiness (traditional/homeopathic), earache and cold symptoms (homeopathic).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pulsatilla by Herbalist & Alchemist

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: fresh pulsatilla herb in seed extract. Pulsatilla is a flowering plant traditionally used in herbal medicine, though the raw plant is known to be toxic and irritating.

This liquid form includes ethyl alcohol and distilled water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Promotes emotional balance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Mood, Emotional wellness.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

We hold no effectiveness data for pulsatilla in our records. The evidence for what this herb can do — and at what dose — isn't established in the information we have on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pulsatilla

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Here's what matters most: the fresh pulsatilla plant is toxic and irritating. It can irritate your stomach and intestines, and also your kidneys and urinary tract if swallowed.

Touching the fresh plant can cause skin irritation, itching, and a rash called ranunculus dermatitis. Breathing in pulsatilla oil vapors may irritate your nose and eyes.

This product is a processed extract, but safety evidence for even diluted forms is limited. Pulsatilla has traditionally been thought to affect the uterus, so it should be avoided in pregnancy — the safety data rate it as likely unsafe.

There isn't enough information to know if it's safe while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then too. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pulsatilla

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for pulsatilla. That doesn't mean none exist — it means the evidence we hold doesn't flag any.

Still, because safety data is limited for this ingredient overall, it's worth running your medications through the tool below before you start.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Pulsatilla is a traditional herb with very limited modern safety evidence, especially in extract form. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy, this product is not for you.

If you have kidney or digestive concerns, or you're simply cautious about unproven remedies, chat with your pharmacist first.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2019.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Pulsatilla, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056123444
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 21, 2019
DSLD ID 209391
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pulsatilla by Herbalist & Alchemist, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.15 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 mL
Servings per container
240
UPC/BARCODE
667056123444
IngredientAmount% DV
fresh Pulsatilla herb in seed extract0.25 mL--

Other ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, distilled Water

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Label statements
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Formula

Anemone occidentalis

OK

General Statements

Promotes emotional balance

Botanical preparation ratio 1:2.43

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 3-5 drops (0.15-0.25 mL) in juice or water. Take 2-3 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy or lactation.

Do not exceed recommended dose. Use under the supervision of a qualified expert.

Keep out of children's reach.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Pulsatilla by Herbalist & Alchemist label

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Pulsatilla label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pulsatilla by Herbalist & Alchemist

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.15 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container240 Amounts shown are per serving.

Fresh Pulsatilla herb in seed extract

No known
interactions
0.25 mL per serving

Pulsatilla is a flowering plant in the buttercup family that is most often used today in homeopathic (highly diluted) preparations. The fresh plant is...

Fresh Pulsatilla herb in seed extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, Distilled Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pulsatilla by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pulsatilla. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pulsatilla, from the product label.

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Name
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
City
Washington
State
NJ
ZipCode
07882
Phone Number
800-611-8235
Web Address
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Pulsatilla by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Pulsatilla by Herbalist & Alchemist interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Pulsatilla. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pulsatilla contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is pulsatilla safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Pulsatilla is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy because it's traditionally been thought to affect the uterus. There also isn't enough safety data for breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, avoid this product and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what might be right for you instead.
What's the difference between this extract and the fresh plant?
The fresh pulsatilla plant is toxic and irritating — it can damage your gut, kidneys, and urinary tract, and touching it can cause a painful skin rash. This product is a processed extract, which reduces some of that toxicity. But safety evidence for even the diluted or processed form is still limited, so we can't say for certain how safe it is.
Can I use this if I have kidney problems or digestive issues?
Not without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. The fresh plant is known to irritate the kidneys and urinary tract and upset the stomach and intestines. Even though this is an extract, you'll want personalized advice before you use it.
Does pulsatilla interact with any of my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient. Use the medication checker on this page to search your specific drugs and make sure, but we don't have flagged interactions to report.
What is pulsatilla supposed to do?
Pulsatilla is a traditional herbal remedy, but we don't have effectiveness data on file for it. The evidence for what it actually does — and whether it works — isn't established in the information we hold.

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The Full Monographs Behind Pulsatilla’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Pulsatilla

Pulsatilla is a flowering plant in the buttercup family that is most often used today in homeopathic (highly diluted) preparations. The fresh plant is toxic and irritating, so it must never...

Read the full Pulsatilla monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Pulsatilla's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Pulsatilla 3 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

See these in context on the Pulsatilla monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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